Shorter antibiotic course just as effective for kids with pneumonia

NCT ID NCT02783859

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Menzies School of Health Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving children hospitalized with pneumonia a longer course of antibiotics (amoxicillin-clavulanic acid) leads to better recovery than a shorter course. Over 300 children aged 3 months to 5 years took part. The main goal was to see if longer treatment reduced long-term breathing problems. The findings help guide doctors on the best treatment duration.

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Locations

Menzies School of Health Research

Darwin, Northern Territory, 0812, Australia
Sabah Women and Children's Hospital

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88996, Malaysia
Sarawak General Hospital

Sibu, Sarawak, 96000, Malaysia
Starship Children's Hospital & KidzFirst Hospital

Auckland, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
University Malaya Medical Centre and Klang Hospital

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia

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